Health experts are wondering if the measles outbreak is a lot larger than it seems
The highly contagious virus has been tied to the deaths of two unvaccinated people and the infections of hundreds in West Texas ...
Measles is popping up in the US. Here’s how to avoid one of the world’s most contagious viruses
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the last confirmed measles death in the United States was in 2015. The agency on Tuesday posted a message on X saying that “CDC is on the ...
This Is How Measles Kills
Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications.
Texas measles cases grow to 223, mostly among children and teens
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 223 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.
Could Spring Break Act as a Measles Superspreader?
With Spring Break season now in full swing, parts of the U.S. remain in the throes of a measles outbreak. Airlines for America anticipates that 173 million people will travel for the break this year, ...
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Measles Doesn’t Just Make You Sick. It Resets Your Immune System
The good news is that existing vaccines also prevent this process. By blocking the virus from infecting the immune system in ...
Tarrant County ‘getting ready for measles’ as West Texas outbreak grows
Public health officials in Tarrant County are preparing for the possible arrival of measles as an outbreak of the disease grows in West Texas.
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Measles case in Pennsylvania leads to warning for JFK Airport travelers after unvaccinated child contracts virus
Health officials said the measles virus can remain in the air and on surfaces for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves the area. Getty Images “Identified individuals are in the process of ...
New York City confirms two unrelated measles cases
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in New York City as of the end of February, according to the New York City Health ...